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THE CAFE receives B in DeKalb County health inspection

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21 ORTHO LN ATLANTA, GA 30329

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THE CAFE received a B, scoring 88 out of 100, in a DeKalb County food-service inspection on Aug 31, 2026. The official report lists two findings. [1]

Inspection score

88/100Grade BOfficial inspection

Inspection summary

The inspector observed pico de gallo, sliced tomatoes and cooked chicken stored inside the reach-in cooler on the front service line measuring temperatures above 41*F (SEE TEMPERATURE LOG). [2]

The inspector also observed salads prepared at 8AM actively cooling down stored inside individual plastic containers closed improperly cooling inside the main kitchen reach-in cooler. [3]

The report marks two findings as corrected on site. [4]

What inspectors found

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Showing 2 of 2 findings

  1. Cold holding

    Item 6-1A
    Observed pico de gallo, sliced tomatoes and cooked chicken stored inside the reach-in cooler on the front service line measuring temperatures above 41*F (SEE TEMPERATURE LOG). CA: Advised PIC Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below.
    Inspector’s full note

    Code 511-6-1.04(6)(f)

    Observed pico de gallo, sliced tomatoes and cooked chicken stored inside the reach-in cooler on the front service line measuring temperatures above 41*F (SEE TEMPERATURE LOG). CA: Advised PIC Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below. COS: PIC discarded food items during time of inspection Corrected On-Site. New Violation.
    Official report · Item 6-1A ↗
    Corrected on siteNew violation
  2. Cooling methods and equipment

    Item 11A
    Observed salads prepared at 8AM actively cooling down stored inside individual plastic containers closed improperly cooling inside the main kitchen reach-in cooler. CA: Advised PIC 1.
    Inspector’s full note

    Code 511-6-1.04(6)(e)

    Observed salads prepared at 8AM actively cooling down stored inside individual plastic containers closed improperly cooling inside the main kitchen reach-in cooler. CA: Advised PIC 1. Cooling shall be accomplished in accordance with the time and temperature criteria specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(d) by using one or more of the following methods depending on the type of food being cooled: (i) Placing the food in shallow pans; Pf (ii) Separating the food into smaller or thinner portions; Pf (iii) Using rapid cooling equipment; Pf (iv) Stirring the food in a container placed in an ice water bath; Pf (v) Using containers that facilitate heat transfer; Pf (vi) Adding ice as an ingredient; Pf or (vii) Other effective methods. Pf 2. When placed in cooling or cold holding equipment, food containers in which food is being cooled shall be: (i) Arranged in the equipment to provide maximum heat transfer through the container walls; and (ii) Loosely covered, or uncovered if protected from overhead contamination during the cooling period to facilitate heat transfer from the surface of the food. COS: PIC opened containers during time of inspection Corrected On-Site. New Violation.
    Official report · Item 11A ↗
    Corrected on siteNew violation

Correction and repeat labels quote the report. An absent label leaves correction status unknown; a deadline does not confirm a correction.

Inspection history 1

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  1. This report
    88/100B
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Sources

Record details & methodology
Authority
DeKalb County
Inspection ID
57549539
Facility ID
12772173
Record captured
Venue address source
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Findings quote the official report captured . “Corrected on site” and “repeat” reflect explicit report markers. “COS” and “CA” in the inspector’s notes refer to corrections and corrective actions; an instruction to act is not proof that it was completed.

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This report comes from DeKalb County. History includes only this authority’s exact facility ID.

Georgia’s grading scale
A
90–100
B
80–89
C
70–79
U
0–69
Georgia food-service rules ↗

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